Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation•Naperville, IL

2h•$65,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Position: Occupational Therapist FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time ISBE Category: Related Services Personnel Qualifications: Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation pursuant to the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act Salary: $65,000-$95,000 annually Do you want to work for an organization that is dedicated to creating best practice learning environments to increase independence, and improve communication and socially appropriate behaviors for individuals on the spectrum? Can you see yourself as part of a fast-paced environment that strives to raise the quality of educational support for children and young adults with autism? Then Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is the place for you. Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is looking for an Occupational Therapist that will assist the Day School team in cultivating a positive learning environment that utilizes best practices and support administration to effectively deliver occupational therapy services as defined by the Illinois State Board of Education. In support of its team members, Turning Pointe offers PTO, medical, dental, and vision plans, pet insurance, HSA, FSA, EAP, life insurance, short-term disability and participation in a Simple IRA with company match.

Requirements

Professional judgement and clinical knowledge used to develop individualized programing based on occupational performance deficits in: personal care, interaction skills, procession skills, leisure, community integration and work
Working with public and private sector organizations, state and local regulators, school districts and education leaders
Excellent writing skills, ability to build and sustain relations with TP staff and organizational leaders and all stakeholders in a student’s home district
Show initiative, work independently and possess solid organizational skills required
Have a patient and calm approach to work; ability to provide and accept constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy services as mandates on student IEP’s for assigned caseload in accordance with ISBE
Plan, develop and implement appropriate IT services and interventions to students with disabilities that is evidence-based and foster improvement student performance
Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to continue education, recommend interventions and provide direction to staff on the most current research and methodologies in the area of OT
Collaborate with a variety of groups and individuals for the purpose of communication information, education staff, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established ISBE and TPAF guidelines.
Consult with the school-base team to achieve student outcomes
Adapt and modify the environment, including training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible
Administer formal and informal assessments through a variety of functional, behavioral and standardized assessments, observations, checklists, histories and interviews to evaluate the student’s ability and needs
Develop intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results and monitor the effects in order to continue, modify or discontinue intervention
Prepare a variety of written materials and maintain appropriate records
Organize and maintain student records and school files per ISBE requirements
Attend and assist in preparation for School Improvement Days, team meetings and training as scheduled
Use multiple modalities to reach the goal of functional occupational performance within the school environment
Develop appropriate IEP goals in collaboration with team members
Establish and maintain a positive rapport and communication routine with students, parents and families
Be committed to the overall Turning Pointe mission and goals by providing IT services, support and/or consultation to other PRAF programs as needed